Architectural Waterfront Home - "Casa Comunal"

Entire home in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama

  1. 13 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4 baths
Hosted by Lola
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.

Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Lola a 5-star rating for communication.
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As seen on the leading modern architecture site, Dwell! Casa Comunal is an architectural home set upon the shores of the Caribbean, a retreat for the senses surrounded by lush gardens, exotic fruit trees, tropical flowers & 2 wide-open beach front decks. Understated luxury with Mid-Century furniture handcrafted by local artisans, handwooven textiles, hammocks, hanging beds, suspended lounging nets, 2 kitchens, a private sandy beach, sustainable rainwater catchment system & more.

The space
Casa Comunal is a minimalist home, a rustic experience located where the jungle meets the sea. It is comprised of two homes that combine into one* by opening large sliding walls for a total of:

-5 bedrooms**, 4 bathrooms total (as described below)
-2 master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms featuring concrete bathtubs
-3 additional guest bedrooms
-2 guest bathrooms

Additional sleeping space:
-2 hanging beds
-2 couches

Eating:
-2 kitchens, both with stove. One has an oven. No microwaves, no toasters.
-1 indoor/outdoor breakfast bar.

Sustainability:
-Rainwater catchment system
-Gray water irrigation
-Organic exotic fruit-bearing trees. Help yourself!
-LED dimmable bulbs throughout
-Large windows oriented to maximize cross-breeze.

Home size:
-Interior Space: 284 sq. meters (3050sqft)
-Covered exterior deck space: 160 sq. meters (722 sqft)
-The property: 1,213 sq. meters (1/3 acre) including lush garden & exotic fruit-bearing trees.
-Private beachfront: 56 meters (184 feet)

*Casa Comunal can also be divided in two for more privacy by closing the two sliding walls, creating a 3bed/2bath on one side, "Casa Norte", and a 2bed/2bath, "Casa Sur", on the other. Please refer to the floorplan. To rent just one of the homes rather than the entire property, please visit our other AirBnb listings here:
Casa Norte: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8941617
Casa Sur: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8941652

**All king beds can be pulled apart into two twins to accommodate up to 14 guests in a variety of configurations.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire house on this private property including all bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, decks, gardens, the private beach, etc.

Other things to note
PLEASE READ:
Casa Comunal is a minimalist island home, located where the jungle meets the sea. While the home is very stylish, we recommend our guests be prepared for a rustic holiday. It is a combination of architectural simplicity and a glamping-type experience. This means you may encounter:
-Bugs
-Temporary power outages
-Temporary water stoppages
-Clogged toilets
-Etc.
Please keep in mind that tropical waterfront properties endure a lot of wear and tear. Our staff works daily on maintenance and cleaning and we will be there if you have any requests for repairs. However, the space always needs more work. If you require a high-end luxury hotel-type experience, we suggest you book a different accommodation. Given that we run on rain catchment, if your water runs out, depending on if we deem your usage to be excessive, we may need to ask you to pay $220 for the delivery of more water. This can be a slow process, so again, PLEASE CONSERVE WATER!

Also, regarding swimming at our beach in front of the house:
The sea out front of the house has a shallow reef. We only recommend swimming here on very flat days which are most common in the late summer months. During the rest of the year there may be waves, which make the reef dangerous for swimmers. We do not recommend swimming here at any time of year with young children. However, there is a beach just 10 mins walk down the road with a sandy bottom for an easy swim in a sheltered bay that is perfectly calm every day of the year.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 single bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed

What this place offers

Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Washer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 32 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Bocas del Toro Province, Bocas del Toro, Panama

Casa Comunal is 7 minute taxi ride or 20 minute bike ride to the Bocas town center. It's a 10 minute walk to the most consistent surf breaks on the island and a very charming beach bar/restaurant/lounge called Paki Point where you can watch the surfers. There is also an excellent brick-oven style take-away pizza restaurant directly across the street.

Meet your host

Host
340 reviews
4.78 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Speaks English, Russian, and Spanish
Lives in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama

Co-hosts

  • Jordan

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
13 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water